Delhi High Court
94,906 judgments
Ravish Rathi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioners' claim for regularisation or reappointment as contractual Immigration Assistants, holding that termination upon contract expiry without provision for absorption is lawful when regular appointments are underway.
Deepak Mandal v. The State Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Anticipatory bail was denied to the accused in a POCSO case due to serious allegations, evasion of arrest, and non-cooperation despite delay in FIR being explained.
Amazing Research Laboratories Ltd. v. Krishna Pharma
The Delhi High Court partially set aside an arbitral award for ignoring admitted liabilities and statutory principles of appropriation in a running account dispute under distributorship agreements.
Sunil Kumar Jain v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 279 and 337 IPC on the ground of settlement and compensation, exercising inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. despite the offence being non-compoundable.
Lakra Oil Co v. Commissioner of Trade & Taxes & Another
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration of a claimed clerical error in sales turnover reporting, emphasizing the need to consider relevant evidence and procedural fairness in tax assessments and penalties.
DELKON TEXTILES PVT. LTD v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a substitute arbitrator under Sections 14 and 15 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 after the original arbitrator withdrew, to ensure continuation of arbitration proceedings arising from a Purchase Order dispute.
The Professional Hair Salon and Spa India Pvt Ltd v. KS Enterprises and Ors.
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a franchise agreement involving non-payment of royalties.
M/s Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. v. Mrs. Parminder Jit Kaur
The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order directing the petitioner to furnish security under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on res judicata and procedural grounds.
Mr.A.Mishra and Mr.Nidhish Gupta, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....
The Delhi High Court held that only the Passports Act authorizes impounding passports and ordered release of the petitioner's passport retained by the trial court beyond bail conditions.
Ravi Shanker v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the prosecutrix and investigating officer for limited cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in the interest of justice, despite earlier rejection by the Trial Court.
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. v. Nidheesh Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and admitted additional evidence to hold that the suit was instituted by a duly authorized person through valid Power of Attorney and ratification, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal on technical grounds.
M/S SHIVAM CORPORATION INDIA v. M/S KALYANI INDIA PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court held that a written statement filed beyond the 120-day limit under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC in a commercial suit cannot be taken on record without cogent reasons, quashing the Trial Court's order permitting such filing.
Yogesh Gaur & Anr. v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge East District & Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of chamber allotment to nephews of a deceased advocate and ordered investigation into alleged misuse and corruption in Karkardooma Court chambers, emphasizing strict adherence to allotment rules.
Jiwaji Rao v. Union of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's family pension claim on submission of requisite documents, exempting the need for guardianship certificate due to physical disability, and decide the matter within a specified timeframe.
Zafar Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on medical grounds until the next trial court date, directing the petitioner to surrender then and ensuring medical treatment during custody.
Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust v. National Council for Teacher Education
The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE's notice mandating annual submission of a Performance Appraisal Report and fee, holding it was issued without requisite Council approval and thus ultra vires the NCTE Act.
Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL challenging foreign investment approval in Air Asia (India) as academic following changes in shareholding and petitioner’s discontinuance.
Court on its Own Motion v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for tax benefits and accountability of banks in delayed housing projects, holding that RBI's regulatory framework and existing statutory remedies suffice and courts must not interfere in economic policy.
Sunny v. The State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of assault and SC/ST Act offences, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and relevant factors in bail consideration for serious crimes.
Subhajit Dutta v. Principal District and Sessions Judge South Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a procedural order in a pending eviction-related writ petition, holding no interference was warranted as no merits were decided.